Russia claims Ukrainian drone attack on a school in Luhansk, death toll rises to 21.
On May 23 local time, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that the death toll from the attack on the Starobilsk Vocational College by Ukrainian forces has risen to 21, and the search and rescue operation at the scene has concluded.
The head of the Luhansk region appointed by Russia announced that May 24 and 25 will be days of mourning for the victims of the attack on the college dormitory.
On the morning of May 22 local time, the head of the Luhansk region appointed by Russia, Pasechnik, stated that Ukrainian military drones attacked the teaching building and dormitory of the Starobilsk Vocational College at night. At the time of the attack, there were 86 minors aged 14 to 18 on campus. On the same day, Russian President Putin stated that there were no military facilities or special department facilities near the attacked college. Putin emphasized that there is no evidence to suggest that these drones hit the school dormitory because they were shot down or deviated from their flight path. He has instructed the Russian Ministry of Defense to submit plans for retaliatory strikes. (Reporter Wang Bin from the Central Radio and Television Station)
A Ukrainian drone strike targeted the Starobilsk Vocational College on May 22, 2023, resulting in 21 fatalities, including minors. Russian authorities confirmed that 86 individuals were present during the attack, and rescue operations have since concluded. Russian President Putin emphasized the absence of military facilities in the vicinity and has called for a retaliatory response from the Russian Defense Ministry.
- 21 people died in the drone strike on Starobilsk Vocational College.
- 86 minors were present at the college during the attack.
- Russian President Putin stated there were no military facilities near the college.
- The Russian-appointed head of Luhansk announced mourning days for the victims.
- Rescue operations at the site have concluded.